Hazardous Materials

Mercury Thermostat Recycling Companies

Mercury-containing thermostats should be disposed of/recycled responsibly. The Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) has a program that allows you to recycle your thermostats safely and easily. TRC provides transfer facilities the option to order one and five gallon collection bins for free. Ordering a bin is as easy as calling, sending an email, or accessing the website below. 

Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC)

New York, NY

Universal Waste Labels

Suggestions for Ordering Universal Waste Labels; Check out the options these companies offer at their sites. 

• emedco 

• Grainger

• Label Master 

To COPY for placement on boxes/pails/drums of Universal Waste Items.

Household Batteries

Do you know how to safely dispose of batteries? Several options are available and listed below for a variety of battery types.

Asbestos Abatement Companies

Asbestos is a toxic, natural occurring chemical that can cause rapid reproduction of cancer cells in the lungs called mesothelioma, you should test surfaces older than 1970 for it before removing paint layers.

Below is a list of some companies in the Northeast to consult for your asbestos concerns.

A-Best Abatement, Inc.

Serving ME, MA, NH & RI

Antifreeze & Waste Oil Recycling/Disposal Companies

NHDES Used Oil Grant – up to $2,500/year for NH Municipalities

Municipalities located in NH may want to take advantage of resources provided by the NH Department of Environmental Services, such as applying for the NHDES Used Oil Grant, which can provide up to $2,500/year for NH Municipalities. 

NHDES Credits:  1

Needlestick injuries expose us to bloodborne pathogens, including HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and other viruses. Traces of antibiotics found in river and lake water samples are shifting the delicate balance of aquatic ecosystems. Nicotine (among other toxic substances) in e-cigarettes, vape pens, and cartridges are considered hazardous waste. Vape batteries can start landfill and transfer station fires. What about other items such as inhaler cartridges, epi-pens, needle storage devices?

NHDES Credits:  1

Why a Hazardous Waste Manual for Schools?

Schools face increasingly complicated social and economic issues. As society acknowl­edges its connection to the environment, schools are adding environmental concerns to their issues lists. The National School Board Association says the school's environmental responsibility extends to three areas: